Sunday, March 29, 2009

Yesterday, the Kansas City area got hit with rain, which turned into ice, which then turned into snow. Today, it's in the mid-40's and it's all melting away. Nothing like a little winter storm...in spring!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Spring is TRYING to, well, spring! I had what will hopefully be my last exam to finish up my Architectural Registration the other day, and as a little reward, I decided to have a little 'me' time and just wander around with my camera. It was overcast, extremely windy, and not very warm. But, I did manage to get a couple of shots of a few trees starting to blossom. All were taken with my 50mm, wide open.

It's officially SPRING!!! What better way to kick off the new season than to 'springify' your home with some fresh new pillows! These come to you from joom. She is an artist from the San Francisco Bay area. I love her store! I love the colors, I love the big, bold graphics she uses. These are just fantastic! In her store, she also offers graphic wall art, bags, cards...check her out! Click on the photos to go directly to these listings...

Sunday, March 15, 2009

I've decided to change things up a bit! erin garrison design is now....erin garrison studio! Same great services, now with a better name! I know, the awesomeness is mind-boggling! My Etsy store will still operate under erin garrison design, but the other aspects of my business will now be called erin garrison studio.

I've been thinking about a name change for awhile now. When I first started this, my focus was on the graphics portion of the business, but I have since expanded to include all sorts of photography services. I thought the word 'design' did not encompass the photography portion, which has sort of taken over and become the largest portion! I considered erin garrison photo+design, but that's too much of a mouthful! I thought studio summed everything up pretty well. So here it is, erin garrison studio.

And, for putting you through all of this trouble, my gift to you is a photo of one of my bulldogs! Enjoy!!!

Friday, March 13, 2009

It's Friday Finds time! Would you look at how beautiful this 'box' is! I say 'box', because that word does not do these creations justice. This piece is brought to you by Jim Jenkins, a theatre designer/technical director-turned woodworking artist. I think he made a great 'career change'! When you stop by his store, be sure to read his profile, I got a kick out of it! I love things like this, it would make a great jewelry box, or a very handsome place to keep all of those little 'things' that you don't want to get lost in your junk drawer but that need a home. Click on the photo to go directly to the listing for the pictured item!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Here were a couple of Treasuries that I was in this morning. Made my sluggish, day-after-losing-an-hour morning a little brighter! Please check out their etsy stores too!

This first treasury is from tredlightphotographs, who has put together a really pretty collection of photographs from members of POE (Photographers Of Etsy). And the best part is that all of us have 10 sales or less, so she is trying to give our stores a little boost!

Next up is such a cute cat collection from erinbowe. Just made me smile!

Sunday, March 8, 2009

I am obsessed with my Slanket. I have used it more than any other purchase I have made in the recent past. Best money ever spent! If I were someone who camped (which my hubby is trying to get me to!), I would most definitely get the Selki as my sleeping bag. at first, I just laughed and laughed at how ridiculous the guy wearing it looked. But then I thought, that would really be warm! I love it! Made me smile.

Friday, March 6, 2009

I was on the phone with my parents the other day, and we got on the topic of something that we refer to as "Dress up Dad". Fun for my mom and I, not so much for my dad! My mom was trying to find stuff to pack for him for a trip that they are taking soon, and while she was making him try on pants they came across all of my dad's ties. He is now happily retired, and pretty much only wears ties to weddings and funerals, so they were discussing what to do with all of his old ties. I said that we could make scarves, belts, camera and guitar straps. But apparently I was thinking on too small of a scale compared to the work of glamarita! The very next day I stumbled across her store on Etsy. She takes men's ties and repurposes them into evening gowns, cocktail dresses, skirts...wow! I think one of these creations would be fantastic to wear to an art show or gallery opening. People might even confuse you for part of the show! Here's my favorite...

Click on the photo above to go directly to her listing for this dress!

Nice to Meet You!

My name is Erin Garrison Benesh, I live in the Kansas City area with my wonderful husband of over 5 years, and our 5 “kids” – 3 English Bulldogs (Chloe, Dexter and Samson), and 2 cats (Sadie and Luna). You'll probably see them make several appearances on this blog! I am a licensed architect, that's my 'day job' which I do love! But I am extremely passionate about photography, and it is how I like to spend my 'free time'. Besides my love for architecture, photography, and graphic design, I enjoy traveling, food & wine, good conversation with great friends, going to movies, and spending time with my hubby and fantastic family!